Boxcar Bret

I’m really trying to psyche myself to get going. I’m pretty intimidated by this whole process. I’m also trying to have patience and do...

If you are going to use contact adhesive I recommend Barge. As for sticking to the rotocast hull, just make sure you scrub it with Dawn...

I use the contact cement from The Dollar Store (cheap but very good)...it's 30ml all-purpose bonding.;)(y)(y)

I’m not sure about all of them but definitely the panels for the lower hull. They come up like a 1/4” or so short.

So if I'm understanding this thread, the plates they send with this are too small? I have one and was getting ready to start it.

The CA is the a little too dangerous for me. I’ve been entertaining the idea of using contact cement. What brand do you use? Do you...

I like to live dangerously and use CA glue. First, I'll outline my panels to see where they land and then apply the glue and the panel...

LOTS of thick, orange, long rubber bands from Staples or Office Depot.

July 5, 2025 Hellllllllll YEAH! Thank you, Gregg Nowling! You totally rocked with the laser cutting of my escape pod plating. This is a...

Yep, that’s what I used, and what most people use from what I can tell.

check the first side of this build, u can also use the search function, there are other active and well documented tie bomber builds too...

Hey there! Thanks for the kind word's. I'm pretty sure that's the correct Plastruct tube. Unfortunately, I can't find my order to...

I understand that this is a bit of a necropost. I'm looking into wanting to build a SS Tie Bomber. I have 2 MPC DV fighter kits. I'm...

June 21, 2025 What?! Two updates in one week?! I know, right? This weekend I made a cradle to hold the pod while I glue pieces on...

Enjoying the thread. Looks like some fun being had. Getting inspired to dig that box out and start mine. (y)